The Hanoi delegation holds a working session with Chairman of the Executive Council of the state of Bern Philippe Müller. (Photo: VNA)
Geneva (VNA) – A Hanoi delegationled by Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Tran Sy Thanh paid a working trip toSwitzerland from September 8-11.
During the trip, the delegation hadmeetings with Chairman of the Executive Council of the state of Bern Philippe Müller andMayor of Bern city Alec von Graffenried.
🔯 At a working sessionwith Müller, Chairman Thanh affirmedthat Hanoi wishes to promote friendly relations and cooperation with Bern state based on the potential and similarities between the two sides. Hesuggested the state’s Executive Council to encourage local agencies andbusinesses to strengthen connections with those of Hanoi, especially in thefields of Bern's strengths such as tourism, security, high technology, urbanplanning and innovation. He also called for investment in Hanoi's Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park and urged Swiss companies to seize cooperation opportunities when the free trade agreement betweenVietnam and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) is signed.
At a meeting with the Mayor of Bern city,Thanh expressed hisinterest in wastewater treatment in Bern and proposed the Swiss city provideinformation relating to solutions in the field.
ꦿ The two sides agreedto cooperate and exchange experiences in the field of preserving and promoting worldcultural heritage recognised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in the two localities.
During their stay, the Hanoi delegation attended the Vietnam - Switzerland trade, investment and science andtechnology cooperation seminar in Zurich city where the Hanoi official affirmedthat the city will create the best conditions for investors, including those from Switzerland,to invest and do business.
The delegation also took part in thecelebration of Vietnam’s 78th National Day in Bern and met the Vietnamesecommunity in Switzerland as well as paid a working trip to the Vietnamese Embassyin Switzerland./.
As a friend, a reliable partner and an active and responsible member of the international community, Vietnam wishes to enhance cooperation with Switzerland in all areas, President Vo Van Thuong told President of the National Council of Switzerland Martin Candinas during a reception in Hanoi on June 30.
As many as 150 economic experts, and representatives from ministries, sectors, and localities, financial investment funds and businesses of Switzerland and Vietnam gathered together at a seminar on Vietnam - Switzerland cooperation in trade, investment and technology in Zurich on September 8.
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The Hanoi delegation holds a working session with Chairman of the Executive Council of the state of Bern Philippe Müller. (Photo: VNA) 
